ABSTRACT: Deadly weapons are not permitted on property owned
or controlled by the university.

Policy on Deadly Weapons

Objectives

This policy is part of a broad initiative aimed at maintaining the
university as a safe place for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The
prohibition of deadly weapons on campus is a proactive step toward reducing
the risk of injury or death due to the intentional, accidental, inexpert or
improper use of firearms.

Policy Statement

Deadly weapons are not permitted on any property owned or controlled by the
university.

For the purposes of this policy, a deadly weapon is any device designed to
produce death or serious bodily injury. Deadly weapons include, but are not
limited to:

The definition of deadly weapons under this policy does not include
devices such as commercially available aerosol dispensers of non-lethal
chemical irritants, pocket knives or general tools not designed as weapons.

This prohibition against deadly weapons applies equally to those carried
by persons with a government-issued permit or license. The only exceptions
to this policy are those listed below.

Exceptions

This policy does not apply to:

Commissioned Carnegie Mellon police officers

Other duly-appointed law enforcement officers

Members of the United States armed forces when on duty

Any trained security personnel when approved in advance by the Chief of
Police or his designee.

It is recognized that there may be activities related to the educational
mission of the university (e.g., physical fitness activities or theatrical
productions) that may appear to violate the letter but not the intent of
this policy. In such cases, the department or organization coordinating the
activity is responsible for obtaining written approval from the Chief of
Police or his designee, in advance, to conduct the activity. Such approval
may extend for up to one year at a time.

Violations

Persons who possess deadly weapons in violation of this policy will be
required by Campus Police to remove the weapons and/or themselves from
university property.

Any university student, faculty or staff member who violates this policy
shall be subject to action in accordance with university disciplinary
policies and procedures for students, faculty and staff. Further,
possession of a deadly weapon in violation of federal, state or local laws
will be referred to Campus Police or other appropriate law enforcement
authorities and may result in legal sanctions.

Call Campus Police at x8-2323 to report violations or suspected
violations of this policy.

Contact

Questions concerning this policy or its intent should be directed to
Campus Police at x8-2327.